Provan treats 1 and 2 Kings as a unified whole nestled within its canonical context. Kings constantly presupposes knowledge of the remainder of the story of Israel and invites reflection upon itself in the light of the prophetic writings and of the New Testament. It is examined here as narrative literature with historiographical intent, designed to teach its readers about God and the Ways of God. Provan does a masterful job of drawing the reader's...

The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles tell the story of God's chosen people and their cycle of sin, rebellion, and repentance. Dive into these books to discover the faithfulness of God and the importance of obedience. The LifeChange Bible study series can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. Discover what the Bible says-not what someone else thinks it says-and develop the skills and desire to dig even deeper...

For Christians facing ridicule in a pagan world, it was difficult to focus on their "living hope." Peter wrote to remind these hard-pressed Christians of their rich identities in Christ and to encourage them to face their sufferings with Christlike character. The 13 lessons of this Bible study on 1 Peter examine Peter's heartfelt challenge to practical Christianity. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings. Study aids and discussion...

How do we hold on to godliness when the world we live in is so anti-Christian? And where is God anyway? Is He really sovereign? In studying the book of Daniel, you will see how to live with influence and trust in God's sovereignty when the world seems to have gone mad. Rich in historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning of the book of Daniel, this 12-lesson Bible study applies ancient wisdom to current needs and issues Christians face. Includes...

We want our lives to have meaning, so we try to find significance through worldly pursuits. We may even feel satisfied for a time. But when those moments fade-and they always do-the emptiness returns. As long as we view life from a human perspective, nothing really matters. That's why it's easy to relate to the author of Ecclesiastes when he declares everything to be meaningless. His journey is our journey.The book of Ecclesiastes will teach you how...

To have a lifelong goal of becoming like Christ involves change, and change isn't always easy. But the more a person knows of God's purposes for him or her, the more that person can experience God's joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange studies on books of the Bible promise a life-changing encounter with God's Word that can help you grow in Christlikeness. LifeChange studies help you . . .Understand the book's historical context, purpose,...

The book of Genesis is all about beginnings. The heavens and the earth, the animals and the oceans, man and woman-the Creator's plan from the start. Not only does this book reveal God's love and purpose for humanity, it also provides an extraordinary context for all of Scripture. In this book's 19 lessons, you'll learn about the giants of the faith-Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph-and their epic stories, and you'll see how God begins His redemptive work...

By faith we are reborn into the family of God. But God wants more than justified infants: He wants mature daughters and sons. The 12 sessions of this Bible study examine James's exhortation to Christians of every age to keep growing up spiritually. An excellent leader's resource, James is a study you can do individually or with a group. (If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings.) Includes study aids and discussion questions.

The worst possible calamities have befallen Job-financial ruin, his children's death, an agonizing disease. And a disaster worse than these: The God who was once his friend is now silent and the apparent cause of his sufferings.This Bible study is for anyone who has ever suffered unexplained tragedy and wants to wrestle to a deeper intimacy with God. The 13 sessions contain historical context and word studies from Job, as well as study aids and discussion...

The books of Leviticus and Numbers are not easy to study. For one thing, no book of the Old Testament presents a greater challenge to the modern reader than Leviticus, which requires imagination to picture the ceremonies that form the bulk of the book. But, it is important to understand the rituals in Leviticus because, first, they enshrine and teach values and ideas that a society holds most dear. Second, these values are foundational for understanding...